Possible Clues:

• Legitimate target
• It warrants attack, but there must be no cheating in it
• Reasonable target
• A legitimate target for blonde with grouse, say
• One justifiably ridiculed
• Legitimate target in hoopla, perhaps?
• Coconut shy perhaps offers a reasonable target
• Legitimate target in equitable contest
• Show willing, achieving acceptable target
• Legitimate target like blonde animal